FILE - In this July 12, 2019 file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo speaks during a news conference about an upcoming show in Madrid, Spain. MADRID (AP) — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.The 79-year-old opera singer’s illness comes after his own glittering career had recently been stained by sexual misconduct revelations.The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”The tenor says he and his family are in self-isolation and that he is feeling well despite having fever and a cough. He also resigned as the director of the LA Opera.Spain is the third hardest-hit country after China and Italy with 28,572 infections and 1,720 deaths in the virus outbreak. FILE - In this July 12, 2019 file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo speaks during a news conference about an upcoming show in Madrid, Spain. On Friday, March 20, 2020, the American Guild of Musical Artists said Domingo has resigned from the U.S. union that represents opera singers, after two investigations found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.
"Together we can fight this virus and stop the current worldwide crisis, so we can hopefully return to our normal daily lives very soon," Domingo wrote.The 79-year-old Spanish tenor resigned as general director of the Los Angeles Opera last year, after being accused of sexual harassment.While Domingo denied all allegations, the Los Angeles Opera's independent investigation into 10 allegations of sexual harassment by Domingo joins a growing list of celebrities that have tested positive for coronavirus, including Plácido Domingo is a world-renowned, multifaceted artist. He has recorded over a hundred complete operas and is well known for his versatility, regularly performing in Italian, French, German, Spanish, English and Russian in the most prestigious opera houses in the world. If you have any unfortunate news that this page should be update with, please let us know using this form. Today we all enjoyed good health, but I presented symptoms of coughing and fever, so I decided to take the test and the result was positive," Domingo said. The program consisted of excerpts from zarzuelas, In 1961, Domingo made his operatic debut in a leading role as Alfredo in In June 1965, after finishing his contract in Tel Aviv, Domingo auditioned at the Domingo has also conducted operas and occasionally symphony orchestras as well.
News of singer Plácido Domingo’s death spread quickly earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images
“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a 6 foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading and please above all stay home if you can!” he said. However the August 2020 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.
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The AP is solely responsible for all content. In 1978, when Domingo was only 37, the city of Madrid dedicated a commemorative plaque at his birthplace at 34 Calle Ibiza near the In April 2014, Domingo was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music degree by Domingo has been heavily involved in humanitarian efforts and volunteerism. Following the announcement, Domingo issued a statement: "While I strongly dispute recent allegations made about me...upon reflection, I believe that my appearance in this production of In February 2020 Domingo apologized for causing hurt to several women who accused him.In August 2005, EMI Classics released a highly anticipated and publicized studio recording of In addition to his classical recordings, Domingo has released numerous Since the early 1980s, Domingo has released several Domingo has starred in several opera films. After Domingo has especially tried to aid the development of young opera singers' careers. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
In 1986, Domingo performed at several Since the earthquake, Domingo has continued to do charitable work in Mexico and other countries. During this decade he sang his last Cavaradossi, Don Carlo, Don José, For the first time in over three decades, Domingo debuted in a In the 2000s, he sang his last performances of some of the most successful operas from early in his career: Additionally, Domingo created several new roles in modern operas, such as the title role in Giving him greater international recognition outside of the world of opera, Domingo participated in In 2002, he made a guest appearance on the song "Novus", the closing track on Parallel to Domingo's management of the Washington company, he had been Artistic Director of the Domingo attempted to quash criticism in East Coast newspapers that he was taking on too much when the singer gave an interview in the In October 2019, Domingo resigned as general director of the Los Angeles Opera amid accusations of sexual harassment.Domingo announced in 2007 that two years later he would take on one of After the success of Boccanegra, Domingo has performed other baritone roles including the character of Rigoletto in On 13 June 2018, Plácido Domingo performed at the On 29 August 1957 at age 16, Domingo married a fellow piano student, Ana María Guerra Cué (1938–2006). Recognized as one of the finest and most influential singing actors in the history of opera, he is also a conductor and a major force as an opera administrator. Plácido Domingo has been hospitalized because of COVID-19-related complications, according to multiple reports. Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo has fallen ill.. Jose is alive and kicking and is currently 79 years old. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Plácido Domingo is a world-renowned, multifaceted artist. PLÁCIDO DOMINGO Singer, conductor and administrator. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever or coughing.